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JOBURG – Hugh Masekela's memorial was unveiled at Westpark Cemetery.

June 7, 2019
Sipho Siso Less than a minute

Here are the photos where legendary former Alex musician and world-renowned trumpeter Hugh Masekela was celebrated with the unveiling of his memorial pavilion at his gravesite in Westpark Cemetery.

Former Gang founder and leader Dr Mamphela Ramphele was among the attendees of the unveiling. Photo: Zanele Siso/Zanephoto
Attendees listen attentively to some of the speakers at the unveiling. Photos: Zanele Siso/Zanephoto
A traditional ritual is performed before the official unveiling of the Hugh Masekela Memorial Pavilion at Westpark Cemetery. INSET: Popular songstress Abigail Kubeka and an unidentified friend attend Hugh Masekela’s pavilion unveiling.
Popular songstress Abigail Kubeka and an unidentified friend attend Hugh Masekela’s pavilion unveiling. Photo: Zanele Siso/Zanephoto
Some of the close family members of the late Hugh Masekela perform a ritual before the unveiling of the memorial.
Some of the attendees of the pavilion unveiling of Hugh Masekela. INSET: Former Gang founder and leader Dr Mamphela Ramphele is among the attendees of the unveiling.
A memorial plaque on the tombstone of the late trumpeter Hugh Masekela.
A trumpeter performs for the attendees of the unveiling. Photo: Zanele Siso/Zanephoto
Some of the attendees of the pavilion unveiling of Hugh Masekela. Photo: Zanele Siso/zanephoto

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June 7, 2019
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